Tech. Sgt. Matthew Inman examines the cockpit of Thunderbird #8 at Dover Air Force Base June 17. Maj. Tony Mulhare, Thunderbird Advance Pilot and Narrator, arrived at Dover to help prepare the base for the Thunderbirds’ arrival June 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Inman chocks Thunderbird #8 at Dover Air Force Base June 17. Maj. Tony Mulhare, Thunderbird Advance Pilot and Narrator, piloted the F-16 as the base made final preparations for the Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 20-21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Inman checks the engine of Thunderbird #8 at Dover Air Force Base June 17. Maj. Tony Mulhare, Thunderbird Advance Pilot and Narrator, flew the first F-16 of the Air Force’s premier Aerial Demonstration Squadron to prepare for the Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show June 20-21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Inman examines the flight helmet for Thunderbird #8 at Dover Air Force Base June 17. The advance pilot for the Thunderbirds arrived at Dover to ensure the base was ready before the rest of the Air Force’s premier Aerial Demonstration Squadron arrives June 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tom Randle)